Questions and Answers
In a world of racialized violence and dominance, southern society sought to protect the sexual purity of?
White Women
Which of the following best describes the relationship of femininity and domesticity in the South?
Domesticity limited the opportunities of wealthy white women to engage in the public sphere
What was the function of southern dueling?
Preserving the honor of both participants
How did evangelicalism influence racial relations in the U.S. South?
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What happened to Nat Turner?
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Why did Celia kill her enslaver?
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Which African country was founded by African Americans?
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In which region was ethnic homogeneity the strongest among enslaved people?
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Where was the Southern middle class the strongest?
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What was the impact of Nat Turner's rebellion?
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In the decades before the Civil War, between one-fifth and one-third of all slave marriages were broken up via _____
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Which of the following numbers is closest to the number of enslaved people living in the South in 1860?
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By 1860, cotton exports made up ____ of all American exports.
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What cleared the way for eastern people to resettle in the Deep South?
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Study Notes
Southern Society and Gender
- Southern society emphasized the protection of white women's sexual purity amidst racial violence.
- Wealthy white women faced limited opportunities to participate in the public sphere due to domesticity.
Southern Culture and Dueling
- Dueling in the South was a practice aimed at preserving the honor of the participants.
Racial Relations and Evangelicalism
- Evangelicalism significantly influenced racial relations in the antebellum South.
Nat Turner and Rebellion
- Nat Turner was executed following his rebellion.
- His rebellion transformed Southern religion, led to the breakup of Black-led churches, and increased anti-literacy laws among enslaved people.
Celia's Story
- Celia killed her enslaver as an act of self-defense to escape a rape situation.
African American Identity
- Liberia was founded as a colony for African Americans seeking a new home.
Enslaved Communities
- Coastal South Carolina exhibited the strongest ethnic homogeneity among enslaved populations.
Southern Middle Class
- The Southern middle class was most prominent in Southern cities.
Slave Marriages
- Between one-fifth and one-third of all slave marriages were disrupted by sale or forced migration.
Enslaved Population Statistics
- In 1860, approximately 4 million enslaved people lived in the South.
Cotton Exports
- By 1860, cotton exports accounted for 60% of all American exports.
Migration and Resettlement
- The Indian Removal Act of 1830 facilitated the resettlement of eastern people to the Deep South.
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Dive into Chapter 11 of the American YAWP to explore key concepts surrounding southern society, gender roles, and the impact of domesticity on white women. These flashcards will help reinforce your understanding of significant historical themes and relationships during this pivotal period.
